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Ron P · 12 June 2020, 02:02 AM

Hi,

Just received my long awaited DD40 PM with a green dial today from my AF, fully in the stickers.

Is there a way to remove the stickers without damaging the stickers themselves?

I am appreciating to keep everything with the watch and the removed stickers are part of the history for me, I only like to keep them as neat as possible?

With a hairdryer at a low temperature maybe?, anyone any experience with this?

Kind regards,

Ron

illiguy · 12 June 2020, 02:03 AM

Can’t wait for Peter (Padi) to weigh-in on this.

Vamp · 12 June 2020, 02:08 AM

Omg. Stickers are now considered part of the history of the watch! Wow, wtf has the world come too

GenevaFan · 12 June 2020, 02:15 AM

WOW !?

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offrdmania · 12 June 2020, 02:16 AM

The stickers arent designed or meant to last. They are only there to protect the piece through shipping and while in store. They add nothing to value once peeled off.

MrMercedes · 12 June 2020, 02:17 AM

Nobody like the stickers......

dardeca · 12 June 2020, 02:19 AM

Pull them off, throw them in the trash. They have already served their purpose.

MikeyV · 12 June 2020, 02:19 AM

Now I've heard it all...

alpharulez · 12 June 2020, 02:26 AM

Congrats Ron.

I remember getting my first Rolex - a long time ago - the Milgauss and I carefully peeled the stickers and stuck it in my manual booklet.

It’s yours - enjoy it as you deem fit.

Just do your best with it.

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antelope · 12 June 2020, 02:28 AM

enjoy your new watch and stickers

Maxy · 12 June 2020, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron P

Hi,
I am appreciating to keep everything with the watch and the removed stickers are part of the history for me, I only like to keep them as neat as possible?

What history? That you bought a watch with stickers on?

campfire · 12 June 2020, 02:31 AM

Congratulations on the new watch.

BNA/LION · 12 June 2020, 02:31 AM

YES! Be Very Careful!

Use your thumb, index fingers and a freshly manicured fingernail to gently lift stickers from your 18k Gold watch. Once the sticker is lifted pull slowly to release it from the watch and various parts they are on.

If you get all the stickers in one piece without ripping them, YOU WIN! Simply reapply the stickers to a piece of paper and take it to your AD and ask them for your PRIZE!

Congratulations on the new DD!

Calatrava r · 12 June 2020, 02:32 AM

Some have stated here that they do not consider the watch complete without all the stickers which they keep with the watch. As the stickers are not connected to one another but are separate pieces of plastic. I doubt unconnected pieces can be removed in one piece. They do remove easily without damage, however.

CKizzy · 12 June 2020, 02:32 AM

To each his own!

watchmaker · 12 June 2020, 02:34 AM

Just peel them off.

If any of them are damaged that too will be part of your history.

padi56 · 12 June 2020, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illiguy

Can’t wait for Peter (Padi) to weigh-in on this.

No comment other than below as I might have to ban myself, only place for all this stickyback plastic is the waste bin..

Rodmo · 12 June 2020, 02:43 AM

I have always just placed the stickers inside the front cover of the watch manual. Not anal about it, it was just as easy as throwing them away so why not. My first Rolex I bought in 2006 (LV) and the stickers are still intact.

77T · 12 June 2020, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron P

Hi,

Just received my long awaited DD40 PM with a green dial today from my AF, fully in the stickers.

Is there a way to remove the stickers without damaging the stickers themselves?

I am appreciating to keep everything with the watch and the removed stickers are part of the history for me, I only like to keep them as neat as possible?

With a hairdryer at a low temperature maybe?, anyone any experience with this?

Kind regards,

Ron

I know you thought TRF would be a friendlier place to ask the question but we have had a spate of poorly-reared people joining, plus some long-time members losing control of themselves.

The stickers are a vinyl compound made a bit “stretchier” to conform to the curves and corners of the case and bracelet links. It is fiddly work.

Warming the vinyl will help the adhesive release a bit easier - but it also will cause more vinyl stretch. Maybe try wearing the watch all day and then try one sticker since it should be almost 90°F. If that makes it fairly easy, then set the oven for 100° and warm it up, and do more stickers.

One other option is to get help from the AD if they have someone who routinely removes stickers for other buyers.

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Vincent65 · 12 June 2020, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodmo

I have always just placed the stickers inside the front cover of the watch manual. Not anal about it, it was just as easy as throwing them away so why not. My first Rolex I bought in 2006 (LV) and the stickers are still intact.

You keep telling yourself that!

Vincent65 · 12 June 2020, 02:54 AM

To the OP: get a grip

Tools · 12 June 2020, 03:00 AM

I can't think of any of the stickers that do not come off easily and in one piece, although there are a bunch of them. They aren't really "sticky"

Brew · 12 June 2020, 03:01 AM

I like to put them on my nose. I try to remember to take them off before going out, though.

lamkinpark · 12 June 2020, 03:01 AM

Omg, just throw it to rubbish bin

Franzl · 12 June 2020, 03:07 AM

That is going to be fun. Time to get the popcorn.

kodak · 12 June 2020, 03:19 AM

Firstly a huge congratulations on a great choice, about taking off stickers. Yeah they don't come off easy, but they eventually will.

mfserge · 12 June 2020, 03:21 AM

There is but it’s actually more important to preserve the air that came on the inside of the Green Rolex from Switzerland. That is the most important thing to any collector, the fresh Switzerland air. Be sure to only open the box when you’re inside a special air chamber as to not let the air leak out into the world of contaminated air by other lesser quality watches.

beshannon · 12 June 2020, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron P

Is there a way to remove the stickers without damaging the stickers themselves?

Are you also trying to preserve the glue on the backs of the stickers?

Neo_Anderson302 · 12 June 2020, 03:33 AM

This might be his last post. You guys are tough

japenney · 12 June 2020, 03:34 AM

x infinity. Actually almost lol during conference call. Sorry OP but no mercy on this one.

12 June 2020, 02:02 AM	#1
Ron P "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Netherlands Posts: 145	Removing Rolex stickers in one piece? Hi, Just received my long awaited DD40 PM with a green dial today from my AF, fully in the stickers. Is there a way to remove the stickers without damaging the stickers themselves? I am appreciating to keep everything with the watch and the removed stickers are part of the history for me, I only like to keep them as neat as possible? With a hairdryer at a low temperature maybe?, anyone any experience with this? Kind regards, Ron

12 June 2020, 02:08 AM	#3
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12 June 2020, 02:16 AM	#5
offrdmania 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,998	The stickers arent designed or meant to last. They are only there to protect the piece through shipping and while in store. They add nothing to value once peeled off. __________________ TRF Member 11738

12 June 2020, 02:31 AM	#13
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,643	Removing Rolex stickers in one piece? YES! Be Very Careful! Use your thumb, index fingers and a freshly manicured fingernail to gently lift stickers from your 18k Gold watch. Once the sticker is lifted pull slowly to release it from the watch and various parts they are on. If you get all the stickers in one piece without ripping them, YOU WIN! Simply reapply the stickers to a piece of paper and take it to your AD and ask them for your PRIZE! Congratulations on the new DD! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

12 June 2020, 02:43 AM	#18
Rodmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Watch: 3 Subs/2 Daytonas Posts: 305	I have always just placed the stickers inside the front cover of the watch manual. Not anal about it, it was just as easy as throwing them away so why not. My first Rolex I bought in 2006 (LV) and the stickers are still intact. Last edited by Rodmo; 12 June 2020 at 02:45 AM.. Reason: Corrected date

12 June 2020, 02:03 AM	#2
illiguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,661	Can’t wait for Peter (Padi) to weigh-in on this.

12 June 2020, 02:15 AM	#4
GenevaFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 215	WOW !? Sent from my LM-Q710.FGN using Tapatalk

12 June 2020, 02:17 AM	#6
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,588	Nobody like the stickers......

12 June 2020, 02:19 AM	#7
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,477	Pull them off, throw them in the trash. They have already served their purpose.

12 June 2020, 02:19 AM	#8
MikeyV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: N. California Watch: DateJust 41 TT Posts: 549	Now I've heard it all...

12 June 2020, 02:26 AM	#9
alpharulez "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK Watch: Assorted! Posts: 696	Congrats Ron. I remember getting my first Rolex - a long time ago - the Milgauss and I carefully peeled the stickers and stuck it in my manual booklet. It’s yours - enjoy it as you deem fit. Just do your best with it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 June 2020, 02:28 AM	#10
antelope "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 426	enjoy your new watch and stickers

12 June 2020, 02:31 AM	#12
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	Congratulations on the new watch.

12 June 2020, 02:32 AM	#14
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,417	Some have stated here that they do not consider the watch complete without all the stickers which they keep with the watch. As the stickers are not connected to one another but are separate pieces of plastic. I doubt unconnected pieces can be removed in one piece. They do remove easily without damage, however.

12 June 2020, 02:32 AM	#15
CKizzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: Nampa, ID Watch: Tachymeter Posts: 696	To each his own!

12 June 2020, 02:34 AM	#16
watchmaker TechXpert Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: London Posts: 2,242	Just peel them off. If any of them are damaged that too will be part of your history.

12 June 2020, 02:54 AM	#21
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	To the OP: get a grip __________________

12 June 2020, 03:00 AM	#22
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I can't think of any of the stickers that do not come off easily and in one piece, although there are a bunch of them. They aren't really "sticky" __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

12 June 2020, 03:01 AM	#23
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I like to put them on my nose. I try to remember to take them off before going out, though.

12 June 2020, 03:01 AM	#24
lamkinpark "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Malaysia Watch: 116515LN \| 124300 Posts: 289	Omg, just throw it to rubbish bin

12 June 2020, 03:07 AM	#25
Franzl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Fairfield County Posts: 85	That is going to be fun. Time to get the popcorn.

12 June 2020, 03:19 AM	#26
kodak Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: VA Posts: 237	Firstly a huge congratulations on a great choice, about taking off stickers. Yeah they don't come off easy, but they eventually will.

12 June 2020, 03:21 AM	#27
mfserge Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Watch: YM40 Rhodium Posts: 901	There is but it’s actually more important to preserve the air that came on the inside of the Green Rolex from Switzerland. That is the most important thing to any collector, the fresh Switzerland air. Be sure to only open the box when you’re inside a special air chamber as to not let the air leak out into the world of contaminated air by other lesser quality watches.

12 June 2020, 03:33 AM	#29
Neo_Anderson302 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 145	This might be his last post. You guys are tough

12 June 2020, 03:34 AM	#30
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	x infinity. Actually almost lol during conference call. Sorry OP but no mercy on this one. __________________ Follow me on Instagram to see my watch journey @Japenney

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